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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,442.09, 43,396.24 and 18,022.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,442.09, 43,396.24 and 18,022.33 is: 24,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,442.09 : 43,396.24 = 18,022.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,442.09/43,396.24 = 18,022.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,442.09x = 43,396.24 × 18,022.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,442.09x = 782,101,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,101,141.06/31,442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,874.34

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